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Reds signed RHP David Hernandez to a two-year, $5 million contract.

Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reported the contract details. Hernandez pitched with the Diamondbacks and Angels last season while posting a quality 3.11 ERA and 52/9 K/BB ratio over 55 innings. The 32-year-old will function as a bridge to closer Raisel Iglesias. Jan 30 - 2:01 PM

A source tells Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer the Reds are targeting free agent reliever David Hernandez.

Hernandez was quietly terrific between the Diamondbacks and Angels in 2017, posting a 3.11 ERA with 52 strikeouts in 55 innings in middle relief. Sources said the sides are in "serious discussions" but that a deal isn't imminent. The 32-year-old wouldn't supplant Raisel Iglesias as the team's closer, but he would certainly be a boost to the team's bullpen. Jan 13 - 6:07 PM

David Hernandez struck out the only batter he faced in Saturday's game against the Cubs to record the save.

Fernando Rodney came on in a non-save situation and was hammered for two runs and four hits in two-thirds of an inning, turning a 6-0 advantage into a save situation for Hernandez. The veteran, recently acquired from the Angels, ended up putting out the fire. Still, he is expected to remain in a setup role rather than challenging Rodney for saves. Sun, Aug 13, 2017 12:23:00 AM

Diamondbacks acquired RHP David Hernandez from the Angels for RHP Luis Madero.

Hernandez will slide into a setup role with his old club after posting a cool 2.23 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 37/8 K/BB ratio over 36 1/3 innings this season out of the Angels' bullpen. The 32-year-old right-hander is scheduled to become a free agent in November, so he'll likely be a rental for the Wild Card-hunting Diamondbacks. Mon, Jul 31, 2017 03:48:00 PM

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Scooter Gennett missed Friday's spring game against the Brewers with a sore right shoulder but expects to be back soon.

Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports Gennett's injury is not serious despite missing the last two games. Gennett himself said "It's not worth an MRI, I will be back in there, pain free" in a couple of days. The former Brewer will serve as the starting second baseman for the Reds this season after hitting .295 with 27 home runs and 97 RBI in just 461 at-bats last year.

An MRI has revealed that Anthony DeSclafani is dealing with a strained oblique.

DeSclafani felt the discomfort during his start Friday, which helps explain why his velocity was down. The Reds aren't offering a timetable for a return, but this is something that figures to send him to the disabled list in all likelihood. It's a bummer for the Reds and for DeSclafani, who was limited to just three rehab starts last season due to a sprained ulnar collateral ligament. He also began the 2016 season on the DL with an oblique strain.

The Friday session was roughly 15 pitches, Price said. "If all goes well, we can anticipate sliding him into a game," Price said Saturday. Opening Day is less than two weeks away, making it hard to envision Finnegan being ready for a starting role as he recovers from the biceps strain sustained earlier in camp, but he could be close behind. The Reds have a number of pitchers vying for starting spots, including Cody Reed, Tyler Mahle, Sal Romano and Amir Garrett, in Finnegan's anticipated absence.